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act up to
To equal in action; to fulfill in practice.
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act upon
To take action on the basis of information received or deduced.
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acting funny
Acting 'funny' means that a person is behaving differently towards you or a group of people.
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actions speak louder than words
It is more effective to act directly than to speak of action.
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activist judge
A judge or justice who makes rulings based on personal political views or considerations rather than on the law, or who issues rulings intended to have political effects.
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activist justice
A justice (usually referring to a member of a Supreme, High or Appellate court) who makes rulings based on personal political views or considerations rather than on the law, or who issues rulings intended to have political effects.
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actors more & stages few
A situation where more are in demand but lacking enough provisions or when right options are scanty or less.
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ad fontes
Go to the sources: An expression emphasizing the importance of conducting fundamental research and of consulting primary sources.
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ad infinitum
without any limit
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ad infinitum
endlessly
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ad nauseam
until people are sick of
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ad valorem
proportionate to the estimated value
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Adam and Eve not Adam and Steve
Implying that only heterosexual relations are normal.
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Adam Tiler
A pickpocket's accomplice; the person who takes the goods a pickpocket steals and leaves with them.
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adams ale
water
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add fuel to fire
To inflame a situation, to make a situation worse.
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add fuel to the fire
To worsen a conflict between people; to inflame an already tense situation.
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Add Fuel to the Fire
To boost up one’s anger or trouble more with your deeds or words, when he/she is already facing worst situation
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add insult to injury
To further a loss with mockery or indignity.
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add insult to injury
To further a loss with mockery or indignity; to worsen an unfavorable situation.
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add oil
To make extra effort.
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add on
Alternative form of add-on
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add up
To take a sum.
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add up
To accumulate; to amount to.
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add up
To make sense; to be reasonable or consistent.
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add up to
To have a particular effect.
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add-on
something that has been or can be added to an existing object or arrangement.
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adding machine
A pocket calculator that has very few functions.
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addle pate
A foolish or dull-witted person.
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adds up
To enhance. "
Law of attraction
adds up to the success in life."
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adhoc
done if necessary
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admiral of the blue
A landlord or publican wearing a blue apron, as was formerly the custom among men of that vocation.
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admire to
To want to do; to be enthusiastic about doing.
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adopt a positive agenda
Thousands of successful individuals maintain their goals have been achieved mainly because of their positive attitudes in all challenging projects and situations.
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adopt out
To expel a child from a family by placing them for adoption; to put a child up for adoption privately, without going through an adoption agency.
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adopt out
To send a son or daughter away to live in another country..
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adrenaline junkie
One who is seemingly addicted to the sensation of exhilaration associated with risky behaviors or exciting situations, and who actively seeks such opportunities.
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adroit
Very skilled,proficient,proffesional
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AFAIAC
Initialism of As far as I am concerned.
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AFAICMO
Initialism of as far as I can make out.
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AFAICS
Initialism of as far as I can see.
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AFAICT
Initialism of as far as I can tell.
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AFAIR
Initialism of as far as I recall.
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AFAIR
Initialism of as far as I remember.
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AFAIU
As far as I understand.
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AFAIUI
Initialism of as far as I understand it.
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AFFORDABLE UTILITY VEHICLE
Hatch back (two box) vehicle with 'utility vehicle' appearance/some features; 'donut tires', e.g. Ford Ecosport. Who Sez?
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Afraid of Your Own Shadow
To get easily frightened of even minor things or anything unknown
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after all
in spite of everything
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after all
In the end; anyway; referring to something that was believed to be the case, but has now been shown not to be.
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